ATI Focus -- 2008 (Summer, Fall)

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Great Choice
The State of Utah thanks Procter &
Gamble and Allegheny Technologies for
choosing to build major new projects in
The Procter & Gamble Company
Corporate Investment Award
our State. Both companies will be able
to provide their employees with an
unparalleled quality of life and in the
process are now being recognized with
Corporate Investment and Impact Awards.
Allegheny Technologies
Community Impact Award
Rural or urban, the Utah lifestyle and productivity of the workforce is among the best in the
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moving a company to Utah, widely praised as a “Best State for Business.” For help with your
move, call or email us at 801-538-8828 or [email protected].
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In this issue...
ATI Updates ............................................................................................................................................................................2
ATI Aerospace Takes Off at Media Event.............................................................................................................4
ATI Aerospace – A New Resource for the Aerospace Industry..............................................................5
ATI’s New Game Changing Mill...................................................................................................................................7
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New Advanced Manufacturing Complex Unveiled.......................................................................................8
ATI Defense Official Rollout in Paris.....................................................................................................................10
Focus on Employees........................................................................................................................................................12
ATI 425® Titanium Visits the Red Planet ...........................................................................................................14
Star Performers.................................................................................................................................................................16
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About the Cover:
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ATI Aerospace – our new market sector team for the aerospace industry –
our
was formally introduced to our customers and the world July 14-20 at the
2008 Farnborough (UK) Airshow. Page 5.
Editor’s Note
The summer/fall issue of ATI focus is centered
on two historic, global events for ATI – The
launch of our ATI Aerospace and ATI Defense
market sectors. ATI Aerospace was introduced
at the Farnborough Airshow in the United
Kingdom (see page 5) and ATI Defense at the
Eurosatory International Defense tradeshow
in Paris, France (see page 10). We also
hosted a ‘Pre-Farnborough’ media event in
April at our Monroe Operations in North
Carolina, introducing ATI Aerospace to members of the aerospace media (see page 4).
Our market sector teams offer our customers the
full product breadth and technical depth of our
capabilities from our specialty metals mill
products to our tungsten cutting tools.
ATI focus will continue to be available on our
website, www.AlleghenyTechnologies.com/ATIfocus
We welcome your thoughts, comments, and feedback for the improvement of our publication.
To make a contribution or suggestion for an article,
please contact any member of the editorial board –
see contact information on page 17.
Matt Shaffer
Editor
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ATI UPDATES
Rowley Operations Update
Our greenfield premium titanium sponge facility in Utah is expected to begin initial production by the end of the first quarter 2009. Russ Stapleton stands inside the massive walls of
our Rowley Operations during its construction.
Bakers Operations Update
Our titanium alloy and nickel-based superalloy facility in Bakers, NC, is on schedule and is
expected to begin operations by the third quarter 2009. The facility will include a 10,000 ton
press forge and a 700mm rotary forge, both of which will be the largest of their kind in the
world for producing these types of alloys.
STAL Shanghai Operations Update
The expansion of our Precision Rolled Strip® joint venture facility in China is expected to
be fully operational in the first quarter of 2009. The expansion is targeted at the growing
demand from electronics, communications and automotive parts in Asia.
New PRS Warehouse in Remscheid, Germany
On June 20, ATI Allegheny Ludlum opened a new 90,000 square foot warehouse in Remscheid,
Germany. Our Precision Rolled Strip® (PRS) division consolidated three other locations in
Germany to better service customers while expanding product lines and available services.
The new warehouse will employ 38 individuals and provide service to customers across
Europe. Our PRS division intends to expand into additional markets, as well as new products
such as STS coils and Specialty Plate in coordination with and support of ATI Europe. At the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in August (from left to right) Tom Matway, ATI Allegheny Ludlum
President Terry Dunlap and Juergen Gross stand in front of the ribbon that intertwines the
German and U.S. flags.
Thirty-one Interns, Eight Plants, Three Months and a
Job Offer
For many, this describes the 2008 ATI Allegheny Ludlum Intern Program, which offers a
multitude of opportunities for college juniors and seniors trying to break into the job market
after graduation.“Over the past three years, we have averaged a 60% acceptance rate for
the positions we offered interns at the end of each summer,” comments Sheri Cieslinski who
heads the intern program from the Human Resources office. Internship programs allow both
employer and employee the opportunity to decide the best ‘fit’ for the open positions. “The last two summers we have had very
successful intern programs…once again, we will look to extend offers in the next month or so to this summer’s class to either come on
full-time or return in 2009 (as interns).”
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Community Impact Award
In May ATI received Trade & Industry Development Magazineʼs Community Impact Award in
recognition of the future impact ATI will have on the workforce and community economic
development in Utah. Rowley, Utah is where our new premium sponge facility is being built.
Jason Perry (left) executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development,
presents ATI Wah Chang President Lynn Davis with the Community Impact Award.
ATI Oil & Gas – Alloys for Tomorrow’s Challenging Environments
Recently John Dunn was named to the new position of Director of ATI Oil & Gas. John has worked with ATI for
28 years in a variety of Technical and Market Development positions, including his role as Director of Marketing and
Product Development for ATI Allegheny Ludlum. He also has extensive experience with the Oil & Gas industry and
a BS and MS in Metallurgical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. In this
new assignment, John will provide leadership for developing and implementing ATI’s growth strategy and activities in
targeted oil and natural gas market segments and applications. His responsibilities include representing and coordinating all ATI company activities in the global oil and gas market for ATI Allegheny Ludlum, ATI Allvac, ATI Engineered
Products, and ATI Wah Chang, as well as ATI sales organizations in Asia and Europe. ATI Oil & Gas integrates our Company’s broad capabilities to deliver product breadth and technical depth that is unsurpassed in the oil and gas specialty metals industry. To learn more about
ATI Oil & Gas visit www.AlleghenyTechnologies.com/OilandGas.
ElringKlinger Supplier of the Year Award
In June, ATI Allegheny Ludlum received the Supplier of the Year 2007 award
from ElringKlinger AG. Tom Matway, General Manager of Precision Rolled Strip®
Products received the award on behalf of ATI – other ATI employees were also in
attendance and recognized for their hard work and contributions. ElringKlinger is
a worldwide customer and development partner supplying gaskets for cylinderhead and other specialty automotive applications. Other ElringKlinger applications
include fuel cell stacks and thermal shielding systems for the power train exhaust
systems. They also have a growing medical products business. One major reason ATI Allegheny Ludlum was chosen is our ability to
provide excellent service around the world. We are proud to be recognized by ElringKlinger.
Employer Award
On June 4, ATI Allvac received the 2008 Employer Award from the Employment Security Commission
(ESC) of North Carolina. According to a letter we received from the ESC, ATI Allvac was selected on
the basis of our work with the ESC and our positive contributions to North Carolina’s economy.
The award was received due to the efforts of Amber Sherman (Manager – Employment Practices and
HRIS) and Amie Medlin (HR Services Analyst), who have worked closely with the Employment Security
Commission to develop a strong relationship founded on finding highly qualified and diverse applicants to support ATI Allvac’s objectives. Pictured receiving the award on behalf of ATI Allvac are Vice President of Human Resources,
Tina Hubert (left) and representing the Union County Employment Security Commission, Randall Darnell (right), and presenting the
award is the North Carolina Employment Security Commission Chairman, Harry E. Payne, Jr. (middle).
Five Star Award of Excellence
Steve Sparkowich (left), Senior Applications Engineer at ATI Wah Chang, is shown accepting a Five Star Award
of Excellence for the ASM International Oregon Chapter from Dr. Dianne Chong, current 2007-2008 President
of ASM International and Senior Vice President of Operations, Engineering & Technology for Boeing Commercial Aircraft. Steve is currently Chairman of the ASM Oregon Chapter and a Senior Applications Engineer
for ATI Wah Chang. ASM International is a worldwide professional society that brings together engineers,
scientists, managers and technicians from metallurgy, ceramics, composites, microelectronics and plastics.
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ATI AEROSPACE TAKES
OFF AT MEDIA EVENT
Matthew Arnold, Left,
By Howard L. Freese
members of the media.
The countdown is over. ATI Aerospace,
the new market sector “brand name” reflecting our company’s strength in providing
mission-critical metallics and resources
for aerospace customers, was introduced
to journalists and industry experts at a
special media event in April 2008.
ATI Allvac’s Monroe, N.C. facility hosted
the exciting event, where Chairman, President and CEO Pat Hassey and other key
Company executives discussed the evolution of ATI Aerospace and what it means
for customers in our Company’s largest
market sector.
Hassey said ATI is a leader in supplying
a wide range of mission-critical metallics
and solutions, including titanium and
superalloys, for commercial and military
aircraft, and jet engine applications. ATI
has a strong record of “delivering in the
present” and is well-positioned, with
significant capital investments that have
enhanced ATI’s production capabilities,
to “provide for the future” needs of
aerospace customers, he noted.
With major customers building next
generation jetliners, demand for titanium
and aerospace metallics is strong, Hassey
said. To meet the industry’s needs, ATI
Aerospace offers integrated manufacturing
capabilities, specialty metals experience
and technology, and a secure domestic
supply base, which is critical in peak
cycles, he added.
“ATI Aerospace is a new aerospace
industry resource for mission-critical
metallics. This market sector approach
integrates ATI’s capabilities,” Hassey said,
adding that ATI is positioned in aircraft
applications from “nose to tail.” Following
Hassey’s presentation, other company
executives shared more details about
ATI Aerospace.
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* Rich Jeniski, ATI Allvac Director, Marketing & Busi-
ness Development, gave an overview of the materials
used in jet engines, projected engine demand and ATI’s
wide array of alloy solutions for engine builders.
Chris Perryman, General Manager, Airframe
Programs, detailed advances in airframe design
and construction, notably the fuel-savings
advantages of titanium composite components
and structures.
Ron Graham, ATI Wah Chang Vice President, Technology and Quality, explained how
quality and alloy development are integrated
across company lines within ATI Aerospace.
Dave Watson, ATI Engineered Products
Vice President, Cutting Tools, addressed
how the company is offering metalworking,
cutting and machining solutions for aerospace customers through ATI Stellram.
Hunter Dalton, ATI Allvac President,
stressed how ATI Aerospace is preparing for
the future with its leadership in titanium mill products,
superalloys, and specialty and stainless steels.
*
*
*
*
The event previewed and preceded the
introduction of ATI Aerospace at the 2008
Farnborough International Airshow.
Media at the event included aviation
news magazines, Air Show “daily”
publications, Aerospace manufacturing publications, North and South
Carolina business press, and metals
media publications. Each journalist received a comprehensive ATI Aerospace
Media Kit with information, photographs
and copies of the ATI presentations.
The event closed with a recap of the
on-going ATI capital expenditure programs including a tour of our premium
quality titanium building featuring our new
state-of-the-art PAM #3 furnace, followed
by a plant tour of the new 400,000 squarefoot titanium alloy and nickel-base superalloy finishing facility that is now in
production at the Bakers N.C. facility.
The event generated media coverage of
ATI Aerospace, including several impressive news stories in international aviation
industry publications and in a number of
local newspaper stories.
explains the significance
of our third Plasma Arc
Melt (PAM) furnace to
The launch of ATI Aerospace at the Farnborough
Airshow received coverage from aviation news magazines, Air Show “daily” publications, Aerospace
manufacturing publications, and metals media publications. Here area few excerpts from our coverage
in the media:
Aviation Week & Space
Technology –
“Titanium Titan – ATI is one of
the world’s leading producers of
aerospace-grade titanium, a difficult-to-make strategic metal that
is more compatible with composites than standard aluminum. In
simple terms, the more composites
aircraft builders use, the more highend titanium they need…Executives
at ATI say titanium is a better match
with composites than aluminum because it has a higher strength-toweight ratio and won’t corrode when it comes into
contact with composites nor in higher-humidity
cabin environments.” See the full article in the May
26, 2008 issue of Aviation
Week & Space Technology or
www.AviationWeek.com.
Aviation International News –
ATI is exhibiting at the
Farnborough Airshow
for the first time as ATI
Aerospace – a new
market sector team
charged with answering record demand for
titanium and superalloys from the aerospace
and defense industry…The Pittsburgh-based
group’s new market-sector approach comes as it
readies a major expansion of its titanium and
nickel-based superalloy production capability
and titanium melting furnaces in North
Carolina, expansion of titanium sponge capacity
in Oregon and the addition of specialty and
titanium plate capacity in Pennsylvania.”
See the full article in the July 14, 2008 issue
of Aviation International News or
www.ainonline.com
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ATI AEROSPACE—A NEW
RESOURCE FOR THE
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
We successfully introduced ATI
Aerospace to our customers and
the world July 14-20 at the 2008
Farnborough (UK) Airshow.
By Matt Shaffer
t the Farnborough
m aviation news magations, Aerospace
d metals media pubs from our coverage
ATI formally unveiled ATI Aerospace to
our customers and the world July 14-20 at
Here is how our employees and members of our ATI Aerospace Team felt
about launch of ATI Aerospace.
the 2008 Farnborough (UK) Airshow. ATI
Parry Walborn – ATI Wah Chang (Oregon, USA)
Aerospace is a shared identity that reflects
“The launch of the ATI Aerospace Market Sector was a significant event in the history
Week & Space
gy –
the manufacturing capabilities, achieve-
of ATI and for the aerospace industry as a whole. The united front of the individual
ments, and people of the key operating
companies to demonstrate ATI’s commitment, breadth of product offering and long-
Titan – ATI is one of
eading producers of
ade titanium, a diffistrategic metal that
atible with composard aluminum. In
he more composites
use, the more highey need…Executives
um is a better match
than aluminum beher strength-towhen it comes into
higher-humidity
ull article in the May
ssue of Aviation
pace Technology or
iationWeek.com.
companies of ATI, which work as a dedi-
term investment in the Aerospace industry was unsurpassed. The ATI Aerospace Market
cated and cohesive team to support and
Sector team brings additional focus on the market needs and assists in improving the
drive our customers’ success.
alignment of company resources to better serve those needs.”
ion Internal News –
show. This figure doubled the previous
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borough Airshow
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ws or
Our Aerospace Team includes ATI
Europe, ATI Allvac, ATI Wah Chang,
Steve Boney – ATI Engineered Products (Tennessee, USA)
“The Farnborough Airshow was an excellent venue for the official launch of ATI
ATI Allegheny Ludlum, ATI Engineered
Aerospace. The show highlighted ATI’s integrated capabilities and our broad relationship
Products, and ATI Defense. The Farnbor-
with the Aerospace market. Our presence at Farnborough confirmed for me the value ATI
ough Airshow, which is attended by ATI
and Engineered Products can derive from our coordinated market sector approach, and
customers Boeing, Rolls Royce, Airbus,
it has created new opportunities for us with potential customers as a result of our visible
General Electric and others attracted
connection to ATI.”
132,636 business visitors and 153,000
public visitors and had representation
from over 40 countries. Also, new orders
worth approximately $88.7bn (£44.35bn)
for some 480 aircraft and equipment
systems were announced during the
2006 record of $42bn.
ATI Aerospace integrates our Company’s historic aerospace capabilities to
offer our customers a variety of proven
metallic and manufacturing resources
needed to make the commercial and
military aircraft, and the jet engines that
power them, in the 21st century.
For more information about ATI
Aerospace, please visit www.Allegheny
Technologies.com/Aerospace
James Oglesby, ATI Engineered Products (Alabama,
USA) uses the ATI Aerospace touch-screen that
allows viewers to navigate through an interactive
airplane and discover where ATI’s products are
used. The web version of the ATI Aerospace
touch-screen can be found at
www.AlleghenyTechnologies.com/Aerospace
under the “What’s New” section.
Continued
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ATI AEROSPACE—A NEW RESOURCE
FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Continued
Displayed at the ATI Aerospace
stand is a Boeing 787 C-Side
Frame made of ATI Titanium.
The part was supplied by the
Cyril Bath Company.
Tom DeLuca – ATI Allegheny Ludlum (Pennsylvania, USA)
“The launch of ATI Aerospace was a significant event for us at the Farnborough Airshow. This approach to market allows ATI to better demonstrate our
entire company’s products, capabilities, and people across this very important
market segment.”
Pamela Broeker – ATI Europe Distribution (Germany)
“This year ATI Aerospace made its successful debut at the Farnborough
Airshow. It was a strong statement reaffirming ATI in its entirety as a major
supplier to the aerospace industry.”
Mario Ruiz – ATI Europe (Spain)
“I think that the launch of ATI Aerospace at the Farnborough Airshow will
have a double benefit. One for ATI people that can focus deeply in the aerospace sector covering a wider range of ATI’s solutions, and another for ATI’s
customers that can have a single source for their actual and future requirements. Both approaches will surely give more business within ATI.”
Nick Aston – ATI Europe (UK)
“The launch of ATI Aerospace at the Farnborough Airshow was an unprecedented success and the new corporate branding was noticed far and wide
by customers and competitors alike. The Farnborough and Paris Air shows are
the showcase of the Aircraft industry worldwide, and we have created a truly
lasting impression – one that confirms ATI as a world-class supplier.”
Rich Jeniski – ATI Allvac (North Carolina, USA)
“Having representation from all the ATI companies available to meet with
customers on a moment’s notice to discuss the many products and services
The ATI Aerospace
we provide really showed the strength of ATI and opened the eyes of our
customers to the value of having ATI as a supplier.”
booth displayed
John Palmer – ATI Engineered Products (UK)
“One positive comment from several customers has been the ATI group
focus – rather than individual company. Many of my contacts who visited
the stand and enjoyed our corporate hospitality, did not appreciate just how
comprehensive our group of companies has become.”
Ami Saban – ATI Europe (Israel)
“The Farnborough Airshow and the ATI Aerospace rollout have given customers a chance to witness how operations at ATI are coming together to form
one strong and innovative company to best support the aerospace market.”
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ATI products and
applications for the
aerospace and
defense market.
t the ATI Aerospace
oeing 787 C-Side
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ATI’S NEW GAME CHANGING MILL
e of ATI Titanium.
s supplied by the
ompany.
On September 17, we announced a new
“When completed, we believe our new advanced specialty metals hot rolling and
advanced specialty metals hot rolling and
processing facility will provide unsurpassed manufacturing capability and versatility in
processing facility and melt shop consoli-
the production of a wide range of flat-rolled specialty metals.” Hassey continues,
dation at our Brackenridge Operations in
“We view this investment as a game changer for our Flat-Rolled Products segment.
Pennsylvania. This project, subject to satis-
It provides a quantum leap in manufacturing technology. Our new advanced specialty
factory resolution of certain open issues,
metals hot rolling and processing facility is designed to be the most powerful mill in the
is estimated to cost approximately $1.16
world for the production of specialty metals.”
billion and take four years to complete.
Our investment includes:
The return on investment should be more than 20% by 2014, including estimated
annual cost reductions of $120 million.
1: A new advanced specialty metals
hot rolling and processing facility:
This investment, which should be completed in 2012, is designed to produce
exceptional quality, thinner, and wider
hot-rolled coils at reduced cost with
shorter lead times, and lower working
capital requirements.
2: The consolidation of the
Natrona, PA grain-oriented electrical
steel melt shop into ATI’s Brackenridge, PA melt shop: This consolidation
is expected to improve the overall productivity of our flat-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel and other stainless specialty
alloys, and reduce the cost of producing
slabs and ingots.
Our CEO Pat Hassey says, “This investment is a critical step in our ongoing transformation of ATI’s Flat-Rolled Products
segment into a globally-focused business
capable of generating high levels of profitability and cash returns across business
cycles. Our Flat-Rolled Products segment
has been repositioned over the last several
years with an improved cost structure and
product mix and a diversified global market
focus. This segment has been transformed
into a profitable specialty metals business
and is no longer a typical stainless steel
Aerial view of Brackenridge Plant with proposed location of the new advanced specialty
metals hot rolling and processing facility outlined in red.
business.”
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U.S. Congressman
NEW ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
COMPLEX UNVEILED
Tim Murphy (right)
addressing the crowd
as Pat Hassey (left)
looks on.
By Matt Shaffer
On a sunny June 2 day, we reinforced
Hassey then explained how Washington
our commitment to our customers and the
Operations is providing for the future of ATI
community of Washington County, Penn-
and Washington County. “ATI is dedicated
sylvania, by dedicating our new Advanced
to matching our human and technical
Manufacturing Complex at our Washington
resources with unsurpassed manufacturing
Operations. The expansion adds specialty
capabilities. So equipped, we believe that
and titanium plate capabilities for ATI and
our employees can compete against any
highlights our commitment to manufacture
product any where in the world.” He con-
mission-critical metallics used in vital
tinued and explained how Washington
applications for key markets such as
Operation is delivering in the present.
aerospace and defense. Our Washington
“The titanium, nickel alloys and specialty
Operations expansion adds to our
stainless plate coming from this plant –
Company’s unsurpassed manufacturing
whatever their destination – have two
capabilities and our promise to produce
things in common. First, they are destined
specialty metals that are differentiated
for applications in four of the most impor-
and at the high end of technology.
tant markets in the world…aerospace and
In attendance on the beautiful summer
defense, oil and gas, chemical processing
day were ATI executives, U.S. Congress-
and electrical energy. And second, their
man Tim Murphy, customers, suppliers,
performance will be mission critical.”
members of the media, and local officials.
Our CEO, Pat Hassey, addressed the
group of over 100 people and discussed
our Company’s clear and simple operating
philosophy: Build on the Past; Provide for
the Future; and Deliver in the Present.
Hassey explained to the audience that in
1901, when the Washington Plant began
operations, its parent company, Jessop
Steel, was already 150 years old. He continued by saying, “The goal for Washington Operations was to bring English
steel-making technology to America to
improve customer satisfaction and to
grow the business by expanding in new
markets.” Hassey continued, “Both goals
were met and the Washington Operations
began a tradition of customer satisfaction,
product quality and the application of new
technologies that continues today.”
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“
When we put these new
tools and technologies to
work, there is no doubt
that Washington Operations
will play a pivotal role in
meeting the needs of
the world’s citizens for safe
transportation, bountiful
supplies of food and the
energy necessary to lead
to a productive life.
Pat Hassey
”
Below: Pat Hassey (left) addressed the
crowd of over 100 people and discussed
ATI’s clear and simple operating philosophy
while Jeff Thompson (right) was the Master
of Ceremonies for the dedication.
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Mr. James Barlow, a retiree of the Washington plant, spent
Tour guide Denny O’Brien
39.5 years of service at our Washington Operations. Barlow’s
(left) shows Congressman
father and uncle came to Washington from England in 1922 to
Tim Murphy (center) and
start the plant’s bar facility. Over the years, at least 25 mem-
Pat Hassey (right) the
bers of the Barlow family have earned their living and raised
Anneal Operator Station.
their families while working at the Washington Operations.
ese new
ologies to
o doubt
Operations
al role in
eds of
ens for safe
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ddressed the
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ht) was the Master
dication.
In conclusion Hassey said, “When we
put these new tools and technologies to
work, there is no doubt that Washington
that take our products to new levels of quality and performance that will delight our
customers.”
After the ceremony those in attendance were given a guided tour of the new
Operations will play a pivotal role in meet-
Advanced Manufacturing Complex and viewed a product display area showcasing
ing the needs of the world’s citizens for
ATI products and applications that use our specialty metals.
safe transportation, bountiful supplies of
After the dedication Jeff Thompson, General Manager of Specialty Plate, and
food and the energy necessary to lead to
Scott Armstrong, Manager of ATI Business System, Specialty Plate, were excited
a productive life.”
and enthusiastic about the event and discussed the importance of the new complex
After Hassey, Terry Dunlap, President
for ATI and Washington County. “The new advanced manufacturing complex is an
of ATI Allegheny Ludlum, spoke to the
important step in the transformation of our specialty plate business,” said Thompson.
audience. Dunlap focused his message
“The success of growing more specialized products has earned us this significant
around three areas that have been at the
investment in new capabilities and capacity. We could not have accomplished this
heart and soul of ATI Allegheny Ludlum for
with out the dedication and commitment of our employees, our customers and our
the past several years: Transition and
suppliers. The new facility allows us to compete globally as we focus on delivering
transform; engage new markets; and earn
profitable growth. The investment and expansion support a strong future for our
the right to grow.
employees and the community.”
“Here at Washington, we are making
Armstrong added, “The new anneal-level line will help achieve our corporate ATI
specialty plate destined for aerospace
Business System goal of providing what the customer wants, when they want it and
and defense applications. These are two
in the proper quantity. Our product portfolio has been expanded, capacity increased
of the new markets that define a trans-
and improved quality was evident within the first week of production. The ability to
formed ATI Allegheny Ludlum. These are
start a processing line from the ground up allowed the flow path to be fully optimized;
the markets where there is no margin for
from automated material movement to world class equipment we were able to help
error. These are the markets where tech-
continue our transformation into a globally competitive piece of ATI. The team is
nology and manufacturing excellence
ecstatic to be part of a bright future for the company and our goal is to continue
differentiate us from our competitors.”
‘earning our right to grow.’ ”
Dunlap continued, “The Advanced
Manufacturing Complex we are dedicating
here today gives ATI and Allegheny
Ludlum exceptional manufacturing
capabilities. These capabilities present
the opportunity to establish ourselves
as among the most capable and costcompetitive suppliers in the world for the
titanium, zirconium, nickel-based, specialty stainless and armor plate.” Dunlap
concluded by saying, “The new capabilities
also give our employees here at Washing-
Left: Terry Dunlap
(at the podium) said
“Here at Washington,
we are making
specialty plate destined for aerospace
and defense applications…These are the
markets where there
is no margin for error.”
Left: Mr. Mont Mankey,
who is 93 years of age,
retired with 36 years of
service and is one of three
generations of Jessop Steel
and now ATI employees.
Mankey stands in front of a
plaque with the names of
the Washington Employees who served their
country in World War II. Both Mr. Mankey’s
and Mr. Barlow’s name are on the plaque.
ton new tools and technical capabilities
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ATI DEFENSE OFFICIAL ROLLOUT IN PARIS
By Stephanie O’Connor
Along side some of the biggest names
at ATI. According to Andy Nichols, “ATI
by offering a wider range of material solu-
in the defense industry, the ATI Defense
Defense is well prepared to supply military
tions than any other single company can
market sector was successfully launched
grades of titanium, nickel-based alloys,
provide.” Martin explained “Building on the
June 16-20 at the Eurosatory International
specialty alloys, zirconium, tungsten, and
success in the U.S., ATI Defense used
Defense tradeshow in Paris, France.
other specialty metals that are suitable for
the Eurosatory event to launch a major
The market sector rollout was a shining
structural, ballistic armoring and corro-
effort to globally expand the market by
example of teamwork; employees from
sive-environment applications.” Nichols
working in concert with ATI’s skilled
ATI Allegheny Ludlum, ATI Allvac, ATI
also went on to say that “ATI Defense will
and capable representatives in Europe
Engineered Products, ATI Wah Chang,
also leverage the company’s capabilities
and Asia.”
and ATI Europe joined forces to make
in the areas of machining, cast compo-
many qualified contacts during the five
nents and milling tools for armoring alloys
ing the show was Executive Vice President
day show.
and applications.”
of Corporate Planning and International
The concept of ATI Defense was origi-
Larry Martin told ATI focus “ATI De-
Among the ATI representatives attend-
Business Development Doug Kittenbrink.
nally conceived in 2006. Results from a
fense has been making its mark on several
“Having attended this show for the first time,
market study performed by ATI Defense
new and existing U.S. Defense programs
I was overwhelmed by the opportunities we
Director Andrew Nichols and ATI Defense
Business Development Manager Larry
Martin revealed a need for specialty and
titanium armor alloys by U.S. land, air, and
sea military prime and sub contractors.
Nichols and Martin took their findings to
the executive staff of ATI and a decision
was made to launch ATI Defense as a
market focused unit of ATI.
Representing products and services of
all ATI operating companies, ATI Defense
brings a unified product offering to customers and prospects in the defense
industry. Utilizing a dedicated team of ATI
professionals and a comprehensive set of
marketing tools, ATI Defense is helping
the U.S. and allied countries protect
troops all over the world with missioncritical metallics and products manufactured
The ATI Defense booth was prominently
visible at Eurosatory.
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“The show demonstrated the power of the
market sector team approach. The whole of ATI
is absolutely greater than the sum of our parts.
Doug Kittenbrink
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David Weir, Field Sales Representative (ATI
Europe - UK) and Alexandre Chabert, National
Sales Manager (ATI Engineered Products –
France) were among the 24 ATI employees
working together to kick off the ATI Defense.
have in the defense market,” said Kittenbrink. “I was impressed by the
experience that Andy Nichols and Larry Martin bring to this market. We are fortunate to have these two professionals leading the defense market strategy team.”
When asked why he thought Eurosatory was such a successful show for ATI
Defense Kittenbrink stated, “The show demonstrated the power of the market
sector team approach. The whole of ATI is absolutely greater than the sum of our
parts. This was very evident when customers came to the booth; we had someone
at ATI that could educate customers and prospects on ATI Defense products in
their own language.” He added, “It was an impressive team effort and I think we
successfully put the ATI Defense brand on the map.”
Vice President of ATI Europe Dominique Berast had equally complimentary things
to say about the show and the market sector. “Multiple, quality training sessions
for customers and ATI employees by ATI Defense specialists helped speed up the
learning process,” said Berast. “Involvement of each individual was the key to
success at Eurosatory.”
When asked how successful he thought ATI Defense was at the show, Art
Kracke, ATI Allvac Vice President of Business Technology replied, “The ATI booth
e
was prominently placed and received a large number of visitors and inquiries.
e of ATI
”
r parts.
This very positive happening was only over shadowed by the amount of prescheduled appointments; customer meetings were held non-stop at the booth
and at remote conference rooms.”
“I am always pleased and thankful for the support ATI Defense is receiving
from ATI’s operating companies,” said Andy Nichols. “The market sector methodology is dependent upon the cooperation and coordination of all ATI companies and
departments; the market sector approach is truly the future of ATI and it is
One of the highlights of the ATI Defense booth
exciting to see everyone support the effort with such enthusiasm.”
was our ‘Integrated Capabilities’ graphic (right
To learn more about ATI Defense, please visit
www.AlleghenyTechnolgies.com/Defense.
side of stand) which showcased the full breadth
and depth our Company offers the defense industry.
(Left to Right) Dominique Berast, Andrew
Nichols, and Doug Kittenbrink hosted a
dinner for more than 20 defense customers
and prospects at Laurent, a popular Paris
Restaurant.
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FOCUS ON EMPLOYEES
By Sharon Biricocchi
ATI Allegheny Ludlum Employees Boost ATI Aerospace –
Here at ATI Allegheny Ludlum our dedicated employees are doing
their best to propel the growth of ATI Aerospace and its mission of
providing mission-critical metallics for commercial and military aircraft
and jet engines.
ATI Allegheny Ludlum manufactures premium quality coil, specialty
plate and Precision Rolled Strip® products in a wide variety of titanium,
nickel, specialty and stainless alloys for a variety of aerospace applications including airframes and jet engines.
Jeff Rayburg
Product Manager — Manager, High Tech Alloy Sheet Marketing & Technical Manager
Explain our role / position in the Aerospace industry and what ATI Allegheny Ludlum is
doing to be a key supplier in this market.
ATI Allegheny Ludlum provides high-quality, mission-critical materials such as nickel-based
superalloys, high-strength stainless steels and titanium to the aerospace industry for jet engine
and airframe components. Boeing and Airbus are designing and building new aircraft that will
require more titanium for use with carbon composites. Aerospace customers will also need
more nickel-based superalloys and stainless steels.
With safety in mind, the aerospace industry demands a high level of quality and reliability.
We have a long history of supplying materials to this industry and we expect to build on that
success as the market continues to grow.
Tony Denoi
Plant Manager — Louisville, OH Operations
ATI Allegheny Ludlum is dedicated to improving safety and work conditions, especially on
the mill floor. What is the most noticeable improvement and how does it affect your job?
There have been many significant improvements over the years. One of the most important is
that we promote proactive safety, every day. Our safety slogan is “No one hurt on my shift
today.” Our goal is zero accidents and injury prevention. We’ve redefined and raised expectations about safety. As a result, it’s our job to make sure safety expectations are communicated
and followed 100% of the time. This has changed my job and the jobs of the other managers
from reactive safety to proactive safety.
We work every day on finding better safety equipment, safer tools, and improving work
practices and training in order to meet our expectations: Nothing less than world-class safety
and working conditions for our employees.
Jamie Smith
Quality Control — Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance
What are some of the necessary processes, steps, standards, tests, etc. for our material to pass
as aerospace quality and what do we do to ensure that it does?
We maintain a highly disciplined quality system that helps us meet the most stringent aerospace
requirements. We meet this challenge through control plans, process standardization, frequent audits;
by adhering to calibration schedules, and by incorporating our customers’ specifications and restrictions. Our goal is to eliminate product risks, which is a crucial objective for the aerospace market.
Kathy Fleck
Team Leader — Inside Sales Titanium
In a time sensitive market, how does ATI Allegheny Ludlum help ensure on-time delivery
for customers?
On-time delivery is very important to our customers. Early in the order fulfillment process, our
team works closely with supply chain and planning to develop the inquiry and ensure that the
lead time quoted to the customer is realistic. Once we have the customer’s order, we use tools
such as our company Extranet and Tandem to review the processing and address any potential
hold-ups. We work closely with operating and technical personnel to ensure that production
stays on schedule, and that any problems are managed and resolved quickly and correctly.
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Our goal is zero accidents and injury prevention.
“ We’ve
redefined and raised expectations about safety.
As a result, it’s our job to make sure safety expectations are communicated and followed 100% of the
This edition of ATI focus recognizes some of the many talented
people at ATI Allegheny Ludlum
and their role in serving in the
aerospace market.
Bruce Paulone
Metallurgical Associate
How is the process routing determined, and why is that important?
The best planned routing for any product is the one that enables us to meet the customer’s
requirements while being as cost effective as possible. With titanium, for example, higher yield
is so important due to pricing. Depending on the specifics of the order, different processes may
or may not be required. It could be as simple as choosing the proper anneal facility in Louisville
to match the ordered finish. For higher strength alloys, good flatness is difficult to achieve, so
stretcher leveling or tension leveling operations are commonly necessary. In any case, the
planned routing must be set up to have the best chance to achieve the customer’s precise
specifications.
Dr. Luis Ruiz-Aparicio
Sr. Associate, Product Metallurgy
What makes a new product attractive for aerospace customers?
Introducing a new product in the aerospace market is an exciting challenge. A new alloy has
to prove that it will deliver significant technological or cost improvements while meeting high
standards for quality, performance, reliability and safety.
Most materials being used in the aerospace market have been established for a long time.
Before any new material can be used for airframe or engine applications, it has to be backed up
by a significant amount of statistical data to ensure that it’s a safe alloy to use in the production
of aircraft components.
ATI is currently introducing two new alloys for the aerospace market, ATI 718Plus® allloy
and ATI 425® titanium. ATI 718Plus alloy offers technological advances that withstand higher
temperatures within the jet engine, which is crucial for a better performance and economy.
ATI 425 titanium is a much easier material to work with for the fabrication of airframe parts.
We are confident that these new alloys will meet the requirements of our customers.
Lisa Moser
Planning / Inventory HTA and Titanium
What are ATI Allegheny Ludlumʼs strategies to maintain sufficient, but lean, inventory
levels that can meet customer delivery needs?
We are using alternative melt sources. For example, instead of melting a 120-ton heat in Brackenridge, we may melt a 30-ton heat in Latrobe. Although it costs a little more to melt in Latrobe,
the cost of holding large amounts of inventory outweighs the extra melt cost. We are also using
new vendors who have no minimum quantities to roll our slabs, instead of using standard vendors who require as many as 24 pieces at one time.
Ben Tursi
Area Field Sales Manager
What is the biggest obstacle you face working in the field?
In the aerospace market, it’s the supply chain requirements that manufacturers currently have in
place because the majority of material is bought via distribution. Fortunately, ATI Allegheny
Ludlum’s key HTA (High Temperature Alloys) distributors have “just-in-time” and “less-thanyield-of-coil” agreements with many of my aerospace accounts. In order to ensure ATI’s
participation, I must constantly monitor our business levels with our key distributor customers.
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ATI 425 TITANIUM VISITS
THE RED PLANET
The Robotic Arm Camera
By Kirk Richardson and Stephanie O’Connor
TEGA ovens.
®
From the
on NASA’s Phoenix
captures the doors
opening one of the
How the titanium alloy made the mission cut in the first place is another story.
depths of the
Mike Williams, Lead Mechanical Engineer, for the TEGA team, provided insight on
ocean to the
how materials selection for this type of project occurs and why ATI 425® titanium was
surface of the
chosen as a structural material for TEGA. “ATI 425® titanium sheet was selected for
moon, ATI’s
major structural elements in the Phoenix Project Thermal Analyzer primarily due to its
titanium alloys
good cold formability,” he explained.
have encoun-
Williams added that other characteristics important in the selection process included
tered the most
high yield strength and low mass combined with low thermal conductivity, but pointed
challenging
out that the small bend radius of ATI 425® titanium is what ultimately led the team to
environments
choose the innovative new alloy over 6-4 titanium. “Two parts required a 3T maximum
known to man. This year as part of NASA’s
bend radius and this led to ATI 425® titanium as the better choice when traded against
Phoenix Mars Lander mission, ATI 425®
the 4.5T minimum radius recommended for 6-4 titanium,” he said. “Other parts required
titanium has taken the versatile metal to
larger radius bends and, of course, were no problem at all.”
a bold new frontier, a challenging environment where the unknown is uncovered
with a scoop of the Red Planet’s soil.
On July 30, 2008, laboratory tests
aboard the Mars Lander identified water
in a soil sample. The lander’s robotic arm
delivered the soil sample to the Thermal
Evolved-Gas Analyzer (TEGA), an instru-
ATI supplied its patented ATI
ment that identifies vapors produced by
425® titanium sheet used on
the heating of samples.
the Phoenix’s Thermal Evolved
“We have water,” said William Boynton
Gas Analyzer (TEGA). This
of the University of Arizona, lead scientist
rendition of the Lander was
for TEGA. “We’ve seen evidence for this
created by artist Corby
water ice before in observations by the
Waste of the Jet Propulsion
Mars Odyssey orbiter and in disappearing
Laboratory.
chunks observed by Phoenix last month,
but this is the first time Martian water has
been touched and tasted.” ATI 425®
titanium was there to help make the
discovery possible.
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botic Arm Camera
Mike Williams installs the structural
SA’s Phoenix
manifold made of ATI 425® titanium
es the doors
on the TEGA.
ng one of the
ovens.
One of the featured displays at the ATI
Aerospace stand at the Farnborough
Airshow in July (see related article on
page 5) was a one-third scale model
of the Phoenix.
was placed on a TEGA materials use list
and submitted to the JPL Materials
Engineer for approval,” according to
Heather Enos, Project Manager for the
TEGA Team. “They verify that there are
no out gassing or structural conflicts with
the overall payload/spacecraft. The material
The valve manifold support structure was the application that was most demanding,
according to Williams. “The valve manifold, at 720gm, was one of the heavier elements
also went through a physical inspection for
imperfections prior to machining.”
of the instrument, and it needed to be heated with minimum energy to prevent the
Due to the extreme conditions that the
condensation of the evolved gas that passes through it from the ovens to the Mass
spacecraft operated under and the temper-
Spectrometer,” he said. “An energy efficient solution supports the manifold with ductile
atures which TEGA must operate at,
high strength blades of minimum cross section, maximum length, and low thermal
proper materials selection was critical to
conductivity to minimize heat loss to the rest of the structure. The blades were analyzed
the success of the project. ATI Wah Chang
with respect to direct shear, bending, and buckling to define their size. With six times
suggested that ATI 425® titanium be used
the yield strength to density ratio, and half the thermal conductivity of Type 304 & 316
instead of 6-4 titanium, with the promise
stainless steel, ATI 425® titanium was a good material choice.”
that the alloy would function equally as
The TEGA Team also factored in fabrication. “The fabrication limits of a small
instrument shop were equally significant to the material choice,” explained Williams.
“The titanium parts are fabricated from sheet stock, bent on manual brakes, and TIG
welded. The welds are conservative designs with a minimum finite element analysis
(FEA) predicted safety factor of 2.5 with respect to yield. All welds were TIG with back
side shielding. Static tests were performed with 1.5X maximum predicted loads with no
well and be available within the desired
timeframe. The company delivered on
that promise, and the mission continues
to unearth new information about the fourth
planet from the sun. To learn about the
Phoenix Mars Lander’s latest discoveries,
visit www.nasa.gov/missions/.
evidence of yielding.”
Given the collaborative nature of the Phoenix Mars Mission, ATI 425® titanium had to
be tested by other project partners to gain qualification for the mission. “The material
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STAR PERFORMERS
THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS —
Call them the Magnificent Seven. In April, seven dedicated ATI employees
received the Pinnacle Award for their outstanding performance in Engineered
Products in the past year. The awards were announced at the Gaylord Opryland
Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, where the recipients and their achievements
took center stage. The Pinnacle Award affirms that people are the foundation
of our growth and success at ATI. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, who
received plaques and monetary awards. This Year’s Pinnacle Performers:
(Left to right) Lee McCormick, Craig Patrick, Connie Linn, Don Smith,
Keith Evans, and Ron Byrd. Gary Thompson is not pictured.
Andrew Nichols, Director of the ATI Defense market sector, is no stranger to product and market development. Before taking on ATI Defense, Nichols was the Director of Marketing and Business Development at
ATI Wah Chang. During his time at ATI Wah Chang, he championed the product development and go-to-market strategy for ATI OmegaBond™ advanced tubing – a technology with the ability to reduce process corrosion
and erosion, create additional process capacity, cut process maintenance and downtime and improve overall
process performance. Today, Nichols is using his knowledge to build a cross-functional team of people
throughout ATI that will work together to build the product and market development strategies ATI Defense will
use to grow revenues for ATI. See page 10 for more information on this exciting new ATI market sector.
Jane Stankus, Manager of Internal Audit for ATI, does it all...Certified Public Accountant (CPA), award
winning tap dancer, runs, swims, cycles, as well as manages financial and internal control audits of
ATI operating companies conducted at our domestic and international locations. Jane has worked
with us for 23 years, starting at ATI Allegheny Ludlum at Accounts Payable before moving to Pittsburgh
as a supervisor of Internal Audit. When asked about what she enjoys most about her job, Jane replies,
“I enjoy meeting fellow employees at all the locations I visit, and learning about the operations at those
locations.” “However,” smiles Jane, “I also enjoy my activities outside of work like spending time with
my family and friends, playing tennis, running, cycling, swimming, and participating in a weekly tap
dancing class when I’m not travelling.” We can all learn a lot from Jane…in both work and life.
Damon Archie, Manufacturing Associate at ATI Allvac’s Richburg operations in South Carolina, is one of
the original members of the Richburg Rotary Forge Department. Damon is recognized as an employee
who has excelled in promoting quality and continuous improvement, and he has won an award in quality.
Damon has been with the company since November 1997 and was one of the first operators to achieve
competency in all job skills in the Rotary Forge department at Richburg. He has gained the respect of his
co-workers because of his job knowledge and dependability and because he trains others to the same
high standards and attention to detail that he has established for himself.
Katherine Toews, Sales Associate for Government Contracts at ATI Wah Chang, shows no fear when
it comes to trying new things! Toews has been with ATI Wah Chang for over 25 years and sets a great
example for fellow employees when it comes to staying “forever young”. Katherine tried skydiving for
the first time on July 26, 2008. “Several months ago I tried my hand at the Zip Line while vacationing in
Mexico; I enjoyed myself so much that I tried to think of something that could top the experience; skydiving seemed to be just the thing,” said Toews. “I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure sky diving offered
and look forward to going again very soon!”
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VALUE-BASED LEADERSHIP
ATI and its operating companies represent who we are as individuals. A company is
always best described by the values expressed in the actions of its leaders and its
employees, consultants and agents.
INTEGRITY is the cornerstone of our business. To that end, we must live by the value
of honesty and being forthright. Each of us has a critical role in a company that values
integrity, accountability and the environment. We must never sacrifice ethics for profit.
Excellence in our business is built upon the foundation of the highest standards of
ethical performance.
Pat Hassey
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Do you have ethics questions or concerns?
Contact your Company Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, President, or
Jon Walton, Corporate Ombudsman, at 412-394-2991, by email or mail, or call
the Confidential Corporate Help Line:
1-800-777-8767
Corporate Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics
ATI Corporate Help Line
Pocket Guide to Antitrust Compliance
ATI is a growing, global
company with 9,700
employees located worldwide. Displayed above are
flags of some of the countries
where our employees
are located. United States,
ATI Corporate Headquarters:
1000 Six PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5479
412.394.2800
ATI focus Editorial Board:
Sharon Biricocchi – ATI Allegheny Ludlum
Email: [email protected]
Howard Freese – ATI Allvac
www.AlleghenyTechnologies.com
Trent Mackenzie – ATI Asia
© 2008 ATI. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this
Steve Ortiz – ATI Engineered Products
newsletter by any means, in whole or in part, without
written permission by ATI is prohibited. The Starburst
logo is a registered trademark of ATI Properties, Inc.
Layout by Vance Wright Adams and Associates
Australia, Italy, Taiwan,
Germany, Switzerland,
China, France, UK and Israel.
Bastian Preuss – ATI Europe
Kirk Richardson – ATI Wah Chang
Editor:
Matt Shaffer – ATI Corporate
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